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Italian Maiolica La Bella Water Jug, 19th Century
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IItalian Maiolica “La Bella” Istoriato Lustered Red Water Jug
19th Century
A finely decorated Italian maiolica water jug, richly painted in the “La Bella” style and enhanced with red luster glaze. The jug features a classic istoriato (narrative or figural) decoration inspired by the Renaissance tradition of Urbino and Deruta pottery, depicting an elegantly dressed female figure — La Bella — surrounded by ornamental motifs.
The piece exemplifies the 19th-century revival of Renaissance maiolica, when Italian workshops sought to reproduce the brilliance and charm of 16th-century ceramics. The warm, metallic red luster and vividly painted surface reveal the enduring fascination with historical decorative techniques.
Maiolica technique:
The pottery body, once fired, is coated with an opaque white tin glaze. Onto this surface, colorful oxides are hand-painted to create the design. A second firing fuses the pigments with the glaze, producing a glossy, glass-like finish with exceptional vibrancy. The additional luster firing imparts a metallic sheen to selected areas, characteristic of Deruta and Gubbio traditions.
Origin: Italy
Date: 19th Century
Medium: Tin-glazed and lustered earthenware (maiolica)
Decoration: “La Bella” figure with istoriato and red luster highlights
Technique: Painted tin glaze over earthenware, with additional luster
- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1890
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:CH
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU977812458693
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